After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math

Published June 10, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Average reading and math scores for 9-year-old students rose from 2022 to 2025, according to the newest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different story for 13-year-olds, however.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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